Business Insider30 Sept 2026Ana Altchek

LinkedIn says AI safety roles have grown 91% in the past year

AI safety jobs are one bright spot in a stagnant job market.

At LinkedIn's Talent Connect conference on Tuesday, CEO Daniel Shapero said that while hiring has largely "frozen," some roles and industries are still growing. LinkedIn research released Tuesday found that AI safety roles are one of the pockets of growth, rising 91% over the past year.

It's a timely topic, given recent high-profile security incidents and ongoing bipartisan AI safety talks.

"AI safety is something a lot of people are talking about," CEO Daniel Shapero said at the conference.

The field centers on making sure AI systems operate safely and ethically.

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LinkedIn says AI safety roles have grown 91% in the past year

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